PaulJL 0 Feb 18, 2022 #1 Has anybody replaced the crappy bulbs in their Smith's instruments with LEDs? If so which ones and are they brighter?
Has anybody replaced the crappy bulbs in their Smith's instruments with LEDs? If so which ones and are they brighter?
Panky admin 2.0 Staff member Feb 18, 2022 #2 I replaced them on Ted, just got a set off Ebay. I used the soft white ones and they are an improvement, just don't fit an LED to the ignition lamp as the alternator needs a conventional bulb resistance for the system to work.
I replaced them on Ted, just got a set off Ebay. I used the soft white ones and they are an improvement, just don't fit an LED to the ignition lamp as the alternator needs a conventional bulb resistance for the system to work.
PaulJL 0 Feb 18, 2022 #3 Which type did you go for? Some have a domed top, others have flat led panels all around
Panky admin 2.0 Staff member Feb 18, 2022 #4 Not sure, I think they were the flat ones. It was ages ago when they first started appearing.
jimberlake 0 Feb 19, 2022 #5 I went flat - can’t find the eBay order though I’m afraid. Makes a massive difference - to the point where you can read them at night
I went flat - can’t find the eBay order though I’m afraid. Makes a massive difference - to the point where you can read them at night